SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Television documentary. Eight years after completing WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO + JULIET, director Baz Luhrmann challenges a group of young and mainly black people to come up with their vision of the play. In four weeks, 20 untrained actors from Harlesdon in north-west London must rehearse a production of Romeo and Juliet for a performance at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. Through a satellite link Luhrmann inspires and encourages the cast and their novice director, Paterson Joseph. as they prepare for their opening night.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

27 Dec 2004 at 19:00 (Channel: Channel Four)

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Director

Michael Waldman

Producer

Ashley Gething; Michael Waldman

Contributor

Baz Luhrmann; Paterson Joseph

Additional Details

Theatre

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Multicultural casting; Rehearsals; Untrained actors

Notes

Notes

Available on DVD (Region 1 only) in the PBS Home Video series.

Production Company

Name

Shine Productions

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

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Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email

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Phone

020 7393 1514

Fax

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Address

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Online Retailer

Name

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